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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.94, 23,414.42 and 4,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.94, 23,414.42 and 4,516.16 is: 6,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.94 : 23,414.42 = 4,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.94/23,414.42 = 4,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.94x = 23,414.42 × 4,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.94x = 105,743,267.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,743,267.03/15,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.23

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